LIMITED: Goring to Cholsey via the Ridgeway, 9.6 miles, moderate

Calendar

Tickets

When:

April 21, 2024 @ 10:45 am – 4:45 pm

2024-04-21T10:45:00+01:00

2024-04-21T16:45:00+01:00

Where:

Goring and Streatley Railway Station
Gatehampton Rd
Goring, Reading RG8 0EP
UK

Contact:

Paul & Shannon

Walk

Booking Required Limited Spaces (15) Linear medium pace moderate public transport Walk

This 9.6-mile walk goes from the quaint village of Goring to Cholsey via the Ridgeway

Booking is required for this walk, which is limited to 15 walkers. Please book your place via Meetup.

Pace: medium. Ascent: 183m.

NOTE: grade revised from “moderate/challenging” to “moderate” after consideration.

Walk details

Leaving from Goring railway station, we will go through the quaint village, over the River Thames and the Goring Gap, and then into Streatley. From here, we will start the ascent up to the top of the Ridgeway – a route that has provided passage for people for over 5,000 years, away from the boggy lowlands. On the Ridgeway you’ll experience wide, open views of rolling chalk downland and maybe even some archaeological monuments.

We will stop along the Ridgeway for lunch, taking in the surroundings, before continuing northwest on the Ridgeway, which will take us past Langdon Hill and Chalk Hill Bottom. We will then cross to the village of Aston Tirrold, where we will skirt the edge of the village, and continue our trek to Cholsey.

Travel details

By public transport

Please travel on the 10:26 train from Reading, or the 10:12 from Didcot, if travelling by train. If coming from Reading, buy a return to Cholsey, as that will cover you for getting off at Goring, and getting the return from Cholsey.

By car

Parking is available at Goring and Streatley station (charges apply). Please note as this is a linear walk, you will need to take a train back to your car from Cholsey at the end.

Alternatively, parking is available at Cholsey station (charges also apply) and you can take a train to the start of the walk.

Notes

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please feel free to contact the leaders with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.